KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
10,444 km
6,489 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,444 km
6,489 mi / 5,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

KCS NBO
Airport Name Kings Creek Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KCS NBO
ICAO Code YKCS HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 615 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -24.420000, 131.840000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,444 kilometers (6,489 miles / 5,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Kings Creek Airport, it's 15:36 in Nairobi. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,715 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kings Creek Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kings Creek Airport (KCS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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